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The Magical Water Under Sligachan Bridge
There is a legend about a river that lies under the Sligachan Bridge in the Isle of Skye. The story goes that, or at least what I was told by my tour guide, two clans were constantly at war and decided that to have peace, their children would marry one another. The daughter of one… Read more
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Gondola Ride In Venice
A year ago today, I was exploring the beautiful city of Venice, Italy. For most of my life, I had dreamed of visiting Venice. In fact, riding a gondola down the water canals was on my bucket list. Read more
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My last trip to Rome
There is a legend in Rome that if you throw a coin with your right hand over your left shoulder in the Trevi Fountain, you will have good luck that will ensure you return to Rome. Read more
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Hike up Arthur’s Seat
During my first few days in Edinburgh, I made friends with some other students in my study abroad program. We all decided to hike Arthur’s Seat the Saturday before classes started. I will explain to those of you who are unfamiliar with Arthur’s Seat. Read more
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Livraria Lello
During my sophomore year at UNC, I decided to take Portuguese. I had contemplated taking Spanish, but a friend who had a great experience taking Portuguese suggested that I take it instead. I spent the following three semesters taking Portuguese. Read more
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My 21st Birthday
In honor of my birthday this week, I decided to write about my 21st birthday in Scotland. About 2 months before my birthday, my friends and I were hanging out at the local bar. Ed Sheeran randomly came up in the conversation, and with that, I commented that I wished he was on tour so… Read more
A little about me…
Hi I’m Mary Kate Burns!
I grew up in Oxford, N.C. but about three years ago my family relocated to Greenville, N.C.
Being from N.C. I am a born and bread Tar Heel, so attending The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was the only option.
Mary Kate Burns 